Leg Raise vs Cable Crunch
Which one fits your Core workout plan?
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Planfit users log Leg Raise more often — 26,383 sessions vs 2,521. Compare Core form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Leg Raise and Cable Crunch and pick the one that fits your Core workout.
Leg Raise vs Cable Crunch: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Leg Raise more often — 26,383 sessions compared to 2,521 for Cable Crunch.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Leg Raise and Cable Crunch differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Leg Raise and Cable Crunch Differ
| What differs | Leg Raise | Cable Crunch |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | abs and quads | abs |
| Equipment | bodyweight only | a machine |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 26,383 sessions | 2,521 sessions |
How to Do Leg Raise
Leg Raise Muscles Worked: Core
Form
- 1. Slightly bend your knees and lift your legs so that they are vertical to the floor.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- If your back hurts, you can place your hands under your hips to prevent your back from arching.
For a full Leg Raise guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Leg Raise exercise guide.
How to Do Cable Crunch
Cable Crunch Muscles Worked: Core
Form
- 1. Please bend your upper body so that your abdominal muscles can contract.
- 2. Imagine that your elbows are touching your thighs.
- 3. Slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- If you choose a weight that is too heavy, it will be difficult to control the exercise, so please select an appropriate weight.
For a full Cable Crunch guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Cable Crunch exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Core, Leg Raise or Cable Crunch?
Planfit users log Leg Raise more often — 26,383 sessions against 2,521 for Cable Crunch. Both train Core, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Leg Raise and Cable Crunch work the same muscles?
Not quite. Leg Raise loads abs and quads, and Cable Crunch loads abs.
What equipment do Leg Raise and Cable Crunch need?
Leg Raise needs bodyweight only, and Cable Crunch needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Leg Raise is the easier place to start. Move to Cable Crunch once your form holds up.
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